Dandelion greens vs. Lambsquarters — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Dandelion greens and Lambsquarters
- Dandelion greens have more Iron, while Lambsquarters have more Vitamin C, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Copper, Calcium, and Vitamin A.
- Lambsquarters' daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 50% higher.
- Lambsquarters contain 3 times less Iron than Dandelion greens. Dandelion greens contain 3.1mg of Iron, while Lambsquarters contain 1.2mg.
The food types used in this comparison are Dandelion greens, raw and Lambsquarters, raw.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more IronIron | +158.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +65.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +13.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +71.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -43.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +128.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +80% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +18.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +128.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +14.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +69.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +48.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +11.1% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.7 g
Fats:
0.7 g
Carbs:
9.2 g
Water:
85.6 g
Other:
1.8 g
Protein:
4.2 g
Fats:
0.8 g
Carbs:
7.3 g
Water:
84.3 g
Other:
3.4 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +26% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +55.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +14.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +88.9% |
~equal in
Water
~84.3g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.306 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.059 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.15 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.351 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -65.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +971.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +14.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 45kcal | 43kcal |
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| Protein | 2.7g | 4.2g |
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| Fats | 0.7g | 0.8g |
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| Vitamin C | 35mg | 80mg |
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| Net carbs | 5.7g | 3.3g |
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| Carbs | 9.2g | 7.3g |
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| Magnesium | 36mg | 34mg |
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| Calcium | 187mg | 309mg |
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| Potassium | 397mg | 452mg |
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| Iron | 3.1mg | 1.2mg |
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| Sugar | 0.71g |
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| Fiber | 3.5g | 4g |
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| Copper | 0.171mg | 0.293mg |
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| Zinc | 0.41mg | 0.44mg |
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| Phosphorus | 66mg | 72mg |
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| Sodium | 76mg | 43mg |
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| Vitamin A | 10161IU | 11600IU |
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| Vitamin A | 508µg | 580µg |
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| Vitamin E | 3.44mg |
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| Manganese | 0.342mg | 0.782mg |
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| Selenium | 0.5µg | 0.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.19mg | 0.16mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.26mg | 0.44mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.806mg | 1.2mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.084mg | 0.092mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.251mg | 0.274mg |
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| Vitamin K | 778.4µg |
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| Folate | 27µg | 30µg |
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| Choline | 35.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.17g | 0.059g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.014g | 0.15g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.306g | 0.351g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.038mg |
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| Threonine | 0.163mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.253mg |
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| Leucine | 0.35mg |
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| Lysine | 0.354mg |
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| Methionine | 0.049mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.166mg |
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| Valine | 0.226mg |
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| Histidine | 0.116mg |
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
228%
94%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
45%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lambsquarters is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lambsquarters contains less Sodium (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lambsquarters is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.111g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lambsquarters is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.